| Ofsted has published an example of good practice when working with families with chronic problems. The Swindon Borough Council’s ‘LIFE’ programme involves practitioners from multiple agencies working alongside families to understand the problems they are facing and develop ways of increasing families’ capacity and reducing risk factors. Outcomes of the programme include: an 80% average reduction in police call outs; 13 children no longer subject to child protection plans; and 10 children on the edge of being taken into care have been supported to remain safely with their families. |
| Source: Ofsted Press Release 13 November 2012 |
| Further information: Working with families through the ‘LIFE’ programme: Swindon Borough Council (PDF) |
